The distance between Swanage and London is around 189km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swanage to London by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Waterloo.
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Take the bus to Bournemouth Station and then to London Victoria Coach Station.
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There are several options for getting from Swanage to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Swanage and London is around 189km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Swanage and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to London is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and London. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
South Western Railway run train services between Swanage and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swanage and London. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
More Bus and National Express run regular bus services between Swanage and London. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swanage and London. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | £115($135) | hourly | 214km (133 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | £11($13) | hourly | 189km (118 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £35($41) | on demand | 199km (124 miles) |
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